Health and Wellness

There has been a lot of speculation surrounding the bacteria in our gut and how to maintain it healthy or balanced. Gut health is traditionally measured by motility (transit time, stool frequency, stool consistency), histology (structure of cells), permeability of the gut, endoscopy, and other measures of compounds in the stool or tissues. More recently, gut health has also been assessed by the diversity of the bacteria in the gut and what kinds of bacteria can be found.

With that in mind, it is important to point out that the bacteria in our gut depends on the food we eat for energy. Foods high in dietary fiber have a positive effect on the human gut microbiota, or simply any moderated intake of food and drinks with pre and probiotics. Waku for example contains 6 grams of prebiotic fiber, which basically represents 25% of the daily fiber intake we should be consuming.

Have you ever heard or felt you or someone else has had “a gut feeling”? That is because our gut can tell us whether something feels right or not, and when that gut feeling kicks in we have to take a moment and try to listen. It has been proven that most of our overall health relies on the state of our gut, and our gut does not only depend on what we eat or stop eating, but also on every activity we do, how well we are sleeping, how stressed we are feeling and even if our mood has been changing negatively.

You’ve probably heard the term “gut health” and know that “good” gut health is desirable. But what does it really mean to have a healthy gut? It means having the right balance of tiny bacteria and other microbes in your digestive tract. Researchers are increasingly discovering ways these microorganisms contribute to overall health. Experts are now realizing that digestive, or gut, health is linked to many diseases, so keeping your digestive system on track is one way to prevent serious illness down the road.

On this occasion, we have prepared a list of 5 activities you can start doing, doing more or doing better in order to help your gut heal and stay healthy. Take a look!

Since the pandemic started a lot of things in our lives have changed besides from being more cautious and careful with our hygiene and how we approach the different environments and people around us. The way in which we perceive time has changed and also the way in which we handle our work and personal schedules.

We all had to adapt to new ways of communicating, interacting and working. Which is not necessarily a bad thing, but now that we are slowly getting back to normal and picking up the previous pace we had in our lives, it has gotten more difficult to find ways in which we can stay productive while avoiding stress, disorder and lack of productivity.

Because we want you to be the best version of yourself you can be, we have prepared a list of healthy habits that will help you increase productivity in the healthiest way possible for your mind and body. Take a look!

Have you ever had skin problems? Acne is often triggered by hormonal changes in the body, so it’s most common in teenagers going through puberty. Most of the time acne will slowly go away without treatment, but sometimes just when it starts to go away, more appears. Serious cases of acne may not usually be physically harmful, but they are associated with a higher risk of anxiety, depression, social phobias, and low self-esteem.

Today, we have prepared a list of our top 10 favorite foods that may help you deal with or even reduce acne while also maintaining your skin clean and healthy. 

Independence Day is one of America's biggest holidays. Parades, fireworks, family vacations — you name it, July 4th weekend is always jammed packed with summer activities every family can take part in. But if you don't have anything specifically planned and you're looking for some fun things you and your loved ones can do for the 4th of July, you're in luck! We've prepared a bucket list of 10 things you can do to help you celebrate America's birthday. Check it out!

We have all put fitness goals in our agenda at the beginning of the new year, a new month or even a new week. However, it may seem hard or simply get trickier as time moves along, we are constantly dealing with new struggles, events and unexpected changes. And even if it seems like we have time to do all the things we want to, once we actually start they all seem to take a lot more time and/or we get tired and start avoiding them. That is why, we have prepared a guide with tips that will help you accomplish your fitness goals whatever those may be and in the time and place you see convenient according to your lifestyle. Check it out!